1864 Indian Head Pricing
| DATE | GOOD | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|
| 1864 BR | $10 | $100 |
| 1864 CN | $20 | $150 |
| 1864 L | $65 | $375 |
| Source: Red Book |
What is an 1864 L Indian head penny?
The 1864 L Indian Head Penny had a mintage of an estimated 5,000,000 pieces. This is one of the most famous pieces in the series. The “L” on the ribbon is the initial of the chief engraver James Longacre.
How much is a two cent penny worth?
This was the coin’s first year of mintage and the U.S. Mint produced over 20 million of these coins. There were two distinct varieties produced, however, the large motto and the small motto….Two Cent Coin Values Are Rising.
| DATE | 1865 2-Cent |
|---|---|
| GOOD | $15 |
| FINE | $25 |
| EXTREMELY FINE | $50 |
| UNCIRCULATED | $80 |
What is the date on the 1864 one cent coin?
The 1864 United States ‘indian head’ one. cent obverse features Liberty facing left, wearing an indian headdress with. ‘LIBERTY’ on the headband. The surrounding legend reads ‘UNITED. STATES OF AMERICA’, with date below. The reverse shows the words ‘ONE CENT’. inside an oak wreath, with a shield above.
Where is the L on a 1864 Indian Head penny?
The 1864 “With L” Indian Head Cent (Penny) features a small “L” on the ribbon behind the Indian Head next to the bottom feather. This is depicted between the arrows in the example image of the coin above.
Who was the designer of the 1864 Indian cent?
The 1864 Indian cent with the L on the ribbon is one of the most famous U.S. cent varieties. The L is the designer’s (James Longacre) initials. The 1859 to 1864 copper-nickel Indian cents did not have the designer’s initials.
What’s the difference between a 1864 Penny and a copper penny?
This is a good indication yours is the copper-nickel alloy variety, the rarer of the two alloys. Color of bronze 1864 pennies is a darker red shade and copper-nickel cents a paler yellow. Also copper-nickel pennies are noticeably heavier and slightly thicker than the later bronze Indian penny.
